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Crime
Two More Accused, Santosh Kanojia (Talli), Arrested in Balu Purnekar Murder Case
✍️ Lokmat Times
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 03:00 AM
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Police in Prayagraj have taken into custody two additional suspects in the murder of Balu Purnekar, among them Santosh Kanojia, known as Talli.
Police officials in Prayagraj announced the arrest of two more individuals suspected of involvement in the killing of Balu Purnekar. Among the newly detained persons is Santosh Kanojia, who is also identified by the alias "Talli".
The murder case, which has been under investigation for several weeks, initially led to the apprehension of several suspects. Authorities say the latest arrests are part of a continued effort to dismantle the network believed to have orchestrated the crime.
A senior police spokesperson confirmed that the two accused were taken into custody after a coordinated operation based on fresh intelligence. The investigation remains active, and further interrogations are expected to uncover additional details about the motive and any possible accomplices.
The murder case, which has been under investigation for several weeks, initially led to the apprehension of several suspects. Authorities say the latest arrests are part of a continued effort to dismantle the network believed to have orchestrated the crime.
A senior police spokesperson confirmed that the two accused were taken into custody after a coordinated operation based on fresh intelligence. The investigation remains active, and further interrogations are expected to uncover additional details about the motive and any possible accomplices.